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STL Homepage NewsMon, 19 Mar 2018 01:46:42 EDT
Cards confident in postseason return in '18http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-itching-to-return-to-playoffs-in-18?ymd=20180317&content_id=268951574&vkey=news_stl
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:00:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-itching-to-return-to-playoffs-in-18?ymd=20180317&content_id=268951574&vkey=news_stlAt no point since the turn of the century have three straight postseasons been played without trips to St. Louis. The Cardinals have sat out the past two, after last year's playoff hopes were dashed -- by the rival Cubs -- with three games to go in the 2017 season.Joe Trezza3/17/2018 1:27 P.M.1521307661Prospects Kelly, Flaherty optioned amid moveshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/prospects-carson-kelly-jack-flaherty-optioned?ymd=20180318&content_id=269058914&vkey=news_stl
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 19:47:51 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/prospects-carson-kelly-jack-flaherty-optioned?ymd=20180318&content_id=269058914&vkey=news_stlCardinals officials still envision a day when Jack Flaherty and Carson Kelly comprise a high-ceiling battery in St. Louis. But the realities of their current roster still keep that day earmarked for sometime in the future.Joe Trezza3/18/2018 4:39 P.M.1521405557Girsch recalls winding path to Cardinals GM jobhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-girsch-executive-access-podcast?ymd=20180318&content_id=269094022&vkey=news_stl
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:45:19 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-girsch-executive-access-podcast?ymd=20180318&content_id=269094022&vkey=news_stlOn this week's episode of the Executive Access podcast, Cardinals GM Michael Girsch looks back at the decision to leave his business career to pursue his dream of working in Major League Baseball. Girsch, who was named as St. Louis' GM last summer, discusses his ascent through the organization, why fans think they can run Major League teams better than those who actually do and why the Albert Pujols free agent negotiations literally made him sick to his stomach.3/18/2018 9:23 P.M.1521422610Martinez's hot bat gives Cards decisions to mullhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/jose-martinez-swinging-hot-bat-for-cardinals?ymd=20180318&content_id=269024822&vkey=news_stl
Sun, 18 Mar 2018 18:50:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/jose-martinez-swinging-hot-bat-for-cardinals?ymd=20180318&content_id=269024822&vkey=news_stlIt wasn't difficult to see the force pushing Matt Carpenter around the infield, the Cardinals' ostensible first baseman starting instead at third, then zigzagging over to second. It was the same force sending him scampering around the bases: Jose Martinez's bat.Joe Trezza3/18/2018 12:24 P.M.1521390262Fire inside: Intensity fueling Mayers' successhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-mike-mayers-dominating-this-spring?ymd=20180317&content_id=268968790&vkey=news_stl
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:54:57 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-mike-mayers-dominating-this-spring?ymd=20180317&content_id=268968790&vkey=news_stlThe hard-throwing Mike Mayers has been one of the revelations of Cardinals camp, pushing triple digits with his fastball and holding opponents scoreless over nine total innings. Armed with two fewer pitches and a newfound intensity, the 26-year-old is pitching his way into St. Louis' long-term late-inning plans. Simply put, he's been lights out. And he credits a fire now burning from within.Joe Trezza3/17/2018 3:54 P.M.1521316494Pena demonstrating skills, value behind platehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-francisco-pena-strong-behind-plate?ymd=20180317&content_id=268993786&vkey=news_stl
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:16:51 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-francisco-pena-strong-behind-plate?ymd=20180317&content_id=268993786&vkey=news_stlMike Matheny can't help but keep track. Few former catchers can. When one of his backstops gets down and makes a big block, he notes it. When a pitch isn't received correctly, he notes that, too. Matheny is hard-wired to catalogue the little things, and in this category, catcher Francisco Pena continues to impress.Joe Trezza3/17/2018 7:16 P.M.1521328608Using rules to advantage, Cards diversify 'penhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-using-many-relievers-to-win?ymd=20180316&content_id=268915314&vkey=news_stl
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:25:49 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-using-many-relievers-to-win?ymd=20180316&content_id=268915314&vkey=news_stlThe Cardinals' bullpen split up on Friday, and for the first time in nearly a week, it blinked. Ryan Sherriff struggled in a four-run sixth against the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla., while Tyler Lyons allowed a run in St. Louis' 4-2 win over the Marlins in Jupiter.Joe Trezza3/16/2018 5:58 P.M.1521237538Cardinals' Top 30 Prospects listhttp://m.mlb.com/prospects/2018?list=stl
Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:44:51 EDT
http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2018?list=stlWho do the Cardinals have in the pipeline? Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for St. Louis' Top 30 Prospects on MLB Pipeline's Prospect Watch.2/23/2017 1:44 P.M.1487875491Arozarena among top prospect performershttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/blue-jays-guerrero-bichette-lead-performers?ymd=20180317&content_id=269006364&vkey=news_stl
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 22:19:33 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/blue-jays-guerrero-bichette-lead-performers?ymd=20180317&content_id=269006364&vkey=news_stlCardinals outfielder Randy Arozarena was among top prospect performers in Spring Training on Saturday.David Adler3/17/2018 10:19 P.M.1521339571For Bader, one game, two diving catchesFri, 16 Mar 2018 18:25:36 EDT
For Bader, one game, two diving catchesJessica Kleinschmidt3/16/2018 6:25 P.M.1521239136Cards not tempted to start Reyes during springhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-alex-reyes-wont-pitch-in-spring?ymd=20180316&content_id=268881834&vkey=news_stl
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:47:17 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-alex-reyes-wont-pitch-in-spring?ymd=20180316&content_id=268881834&vkey=news_stlThough he continues to progress without any physical hiccups, Alex Reyes will not have his rehab program accelerated by the Cardinals just to allow the right-hander to appear in Grapefruit League games. Reyes will not pitch in a game before the regular season starts, pitching coach Mike Maddux said on Friday.Joe Trezza3/16/2018 3:19 P.M.1521227978'18 Player Preview: Dominate your fantasy drafthttp://m.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/preview/y2018?team=stl
Wed, 7 Feb 2018 17:17:47 EDT
http://m.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/preview/y2018?team=stlFrom baseball's brightest stars to the next great fantasy steal lurking on the Cardinals' depth chart, everything you need to know is one click away.2/7/2018 5:17 P.M.1518041867Flaherty adding to repertoire, racking up K'shttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-jack-flaherty-has-major-potential?ymd=20180315&content_id=268767538&vkey=news_stl
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:38:35 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-jack-flaherty-has-major-potential?ymd=20180315&content_id=268767538&vkey=news_stlIt's a matter of if, not when Jack Flaherty will start in the big leagues. Barring injury to another arm, the 22-year chances to crack the Opening Day roster are slim, despite the swing-and-miss stuff he has flashed this spring. But Cardinals officials view him as the next man up, often interchanging him in conversations with the recovering Alex Reyes.Joe Trezza3/15/2018 12:37 P.M.1521131876Oquendo unifying force in Cards clubhousehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/jose-oquendo-returns-to-help-cardinals?ymd=20180315&content_id=268769626&vkey=news_stl
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:18:51 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/jose-oquendo-returns-to-help-cardinals?ymd=20180315&content_id=268769626&vkey=news_stlA collaborative circle formed in a corner of the Cardinals clubhouse Thursday morning. Such congregations aren't rare around Yadier Molina's locker, where veteran players often gravitate while the eight-time All-Star holds court.Joe Trezza3/15/2018 12:59 P.M.1521133160Internet blackout helping Waino excel in springhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/adam-wainwright-abstaining-from-internet?ymd=20180314&content_id=268709556&vkey=news_stl
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:47:39 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/adam-wainwright-abstaining-from-internet?ymd=20180314&content_id=268709556&vkey=news_stlWhatever this story says, good or bad, Adam Wainwright won't read it. The 36-year-old righty elevated a desire to avoid "distractions" to the top of his lengthy priority list this spring, in which he's hoping to prove that he's poised to bounce back from a career-worst season.Joe Trezza3/14/2018 4:20 P.M.1521058859Flaherty's eight strikeouts lead top prospectshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/jack-flaherty-leads-top-prospect-performers?ymd=20180315&content_id=268815494&vkey=news_stl
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 19:59:01 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/jack-flaherty-leads-top-prospect-performers?ymd=20180315&content_id=268815494&vkey=news_stlJack Flaherty looked to be in midseason form as he cruised through a dominant start in the Cardinals 1-0 loss to the Orioles on Thursday afternoon. Flaherty fired five innings of one-run ball, giving up just three hits while striking out eight.William Boor3/15/2018 7:59 P.M.1521158343O'Neill's injuries make for disappointing springhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/mike-matheny-on-tyler-oneills-tough-spring?ymd=20180314&content_id=268683722&vkey=news_stl
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:38:35 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/mike-matheny-on-tyler-oneills-tough-spring?ymd=20180314&content_id=268683722&vkey=news_stlCardinals manager Mike Matheny read the list of names in a businesnesslike tone, one after another, each a promising prospect, but none of them much of a surprise. Good young players flood big league camp each and every spring, and each and every spring, most eventually need to be reassigned.Joe Trezza3/14/2018 12:20 P.M.1521044410Mozeliak answers fans' call in assembling Cardshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/john-mozeliak-confident-in-2018-cardinals?ymd=20180314&content_id=268684014&vkey=news_stl
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:05:04 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/john-mozeliak-confident-in-2018-cardinals?ymd=20180314&content_id=268684014&vkey=news_stlJohn Mozeliak's Cardinals have played two World Series in the last five years and won one of them, but sometimes you get the idea that their fans have waited as long to win again as Indians fans have.Mike Lupica3/14/2018 12:24 P.M.1521044677Carpenter feels 'great' in delayed spring debuthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-matt-carpenter-makes-spring-debut?ymd=20180313&content_id=268594526&vkey=news_stl
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:02:44 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-matt-carpenter-makes-spring-debut?ymd=20180313&content_id=268594526&vkey=news_stlMatt Carpenter's slow, circuitous spring took a positive turn on Tuesday, out of the trainer's room, through the back alleys of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and into the batter's box. There, he game-tested a balky back while showing an eye in midseason form, walking twice in a Grapefruit League debut weeks in the making.Joe Trezza3/13/2018 1:36 P.M.1520962589Munoz flashes versatility in bid for roster spothttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-prospect-yairo-munoz-is-versatile?ymd=20180313&content_id=268596122&vkey=news_stl
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:04:16 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-prospect-yairo-munoz-is-versatile?ymd=20180313&content_id=268596122&vkey=news_stlCardinals manager Mike Matheny knew admittedly little about Yairo Munoz when the club acquired him from the A's this offseason as part of the deal that sent Stephen Piscotty to Oakland. So Matheny consulted one of his most trusted scouting confidants: his son, Tate, an outfielder in the Red Sox's organization who played against Munoz in the Minors.Joe Trezza3/13/2018 1:42 P.M.1520962944Cards' biggest roster question: Who joins 'pen?http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cards-counting-on-numbers-to-seal-bullpen?ymd=20180312&content_id=268553954&vkey=news_stl
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:48:46 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cards-counting-on-numbers-to-seal-bullpen?ymd=20180312&content_id=268553954&vkey=news_stlThe spring's second round of cuts hit Cardinals camp Sunday, bringing further into focus what the club's 25-man roster could look like come Opening Day.Joe Trezza3/12/2018 6:52 P.M.1520895131Weaver putting new spin on old-school approachhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-luke-weaver-uses-throwback-delivery?ymd=20180311&content_id=268432446&vkey=news_stl
Sun, 11 Mar 2018 15:57:53 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-luke-weaver-uses-throwback-delivery?ymd=20180311&content_id=268432446&vkey=news_stlBy the end of last season, Luke Weaver says, opposing hitters began to figure him out. Few starting pitchers were more spin-averse than the 23-year-old righty, who navigated most of the 60 1/3-innings of his rookie season with just two distinct pitches, adding and subtracting from them all the way.Joe Trezza3/11/2018 12:34 P.M.1520786058Cards' Martinez named Opening Day starterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-carlos-martinez-to-start-opening-day?ymd=20180310&content_id=268397758&vkey=news_stl
Sat, 10 Mar 2018 17:32:21 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-carlos-martinez-to-start-opening-day?ymd=20180310&content_id=268397758&vkey=news_stlThere won't be any grand announcement, because Mike Matheny considers his choice for Opening Day starter something of a given. Of course it'll be Carlos Martinez on the mound when St. Louis opens the regular season in New York against the Mets on March 29. Who else?Joe Trezza3/10/2018 5:32 P.M.1520721144Inbox: Top prospect Reyes to bullpen for '18?http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/inbox-how-will-alex-reyes-contribute-to-cards?ymd=20180309&content_id=268344142&vkey=news_stl
Sat, 10 Mar 2018 15:19:50 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/inbox-how-will-alex-reyes-contribute-to-cards?ymd=20180309&content_id=268344142&vkey=news_stlWith Opening Day less than three weeks away and Spring Training more than halfway complete, let's tackle a few burning questions that Cardinals fans have looking ahead to the 2018 season.Joe Trezza3/9/2018 11:15 P.M.1520655337Kelly among top prospect performershttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/braves-ronald-acuna-leads-prospects-saturday?ymd=20180310&content_id=268405422&vkey=news_stl
Sat, 10 Mar 2018 18:52:42 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/braves-ronald-acuna-leads-prospects-saturday?ymd=20180310&content_id=268405422&vkey=news_stlCardinals catcher Carson Kelly was among top prospect performers on Saturday.David Adler3/10/2018 6:52 P.M.1520725960Mikolas turns in 'Majors' effort for Cardinalshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/miles-mikolas-strong-in-spring-start-for-cards?ymd=20180309&content_id=268319342&vkey=news_stl
Fri, 9 Mar 2018 21:50:46 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/miles-mikolas-strong-in-spring-start-for-cards?ymd=20180309&content_id=268319342&vkey=news_stlCardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas is looking to get back in the Major Leagues. If he continues to throw like he did in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Astros, it won't be long before he makes that much anticipated return.Glenn Sattell3/9/2018 5:49 P.M.1520635758Norris aiming to claim spot in Cards' bullpenhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/bud-norris-looking-to-help-cardinals-bullpen?ymd=20180309&content_id=268319116&vkey=news_stl
Fri, 9 Mar 2018 20:55:47 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/bud-norris-looking-to-help-cardinals-bullpen?ymd=20180309&content_id=268319116&vkey=news_stlCardinals right-hander Bud Norris is hoping the back end of the bullpen is where he continues his Major League career. The 33-year-old, who has 188 starts under his belt, had 19 saves in 23 opportunities last season with the Angels. It was a very different role that seemed to suit the nine-year veteran.Glenn Sattell3/9/2018 5:49 P.M.1520635760Martinez back to work, unveils cutterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/carlos-martinez-unveils-cutter-for-cardinals?ymd=20180308&content_id=268170334&vkey=news_stl
Thu, 8 Mar 2018 18:21:06 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/carlos-martinez-unveils-cutter-for-cardinals?ymd=20180308&content_id=268170334&vkey=news_stlBack on the hill, Carlos Martinez tried out a new pitch. The Cardinals ace is tinkering with a cutter this spring, and the few he introduced to Marlins hitters Thursday highlighted his return to game action following a one-start absence.Joe Trezza3/8/2018 12:27 P.M.1520530069Perez must work to regain top prospect statushttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-delvin-perez-looks-to-prove-himself?ymd=20180308&content_id=268200538&vkey=news_stl
Thu, 8 Mar 2018 18:43:57 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-delvin-perez-looks-to-prove-himself?ymd=20180308&content_id=268200538&vkey=news_stlSomehow, Delvin Perez wasn't the youngest player to make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday. That distinction goes to 18-year-old Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who did so for the Blue Jays on the other side of the state.Joe Trezza3/8/2018 3:28 P.M.1520540913Cecil faces batters for first time in 'B' gamehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cards-brett-cecil-faces-marlins-hitters?ymd=20180307&content_id=268080052&vkey=news_stl
Wed, 7 Mar 2018 17:14:17 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cards-brett-cecil-faces-marlins-hitters?ymd=20180307&content_id=268080052&vkey=news_stlWhen Cardinals left-hander Brett Cecil started a "B" game against the Marlins on Wednesday, his wife and children were watching from the bleachers on back field No. 1 at St. Louis' spring complex. It was the left-hander's first time throwing to hitters after a long offseason, as Cecil reported to camp a week late due to a family matter he's declined to disclose.Joe Trezza3/7/2018 1:15 P.M.1520446548With future set, DeJong hammers out '18 goalshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-paul-dejong-outlines-2018-goals?ymd=20180306&content_id=267982196&vkey=news_stl
Tue, 6 Mar 2018 18:16:05 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/cardinals-paul-dejong-outlines-2018-goals?ymd=20180306&content_id=267982196&vkey=news_stlHis future in St. Louis now secured, Paul DeJong is eyeing what's next. He has a vision of the type of player he can become, for what the next six, maybe seven, maybe eight years look like in red and white. And it hinges, well, on his vision, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. What he sees. How he recognizes. What he's looking for going forward, and at the plate.Joe Trezza3/6/2018 12:56 P.M.1520359001DeJong a topic on Statcast Podcasthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/statcast-podcast-on-dejong-walker-hamilton?ymd=20180306&content_id=268021832&vkey=news_stl
Tue, 6 Mar 2018 18:30:20 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/statcast-podcast-on-dejong-walker-hamilton?ymd=20180306&content_id=268021832&vkey=news_stlIn the most recent episode of the Statcast&#8482; Podcast, hosts Mike Petriello and Matt Meyers discuss the Paul DeJong contract extension, wonder why a useful player like Neil Walker hasn't yet found a home, investigate the data behind an interesting Billy Hamilton theoretical and discuss the new Statcast&#8482; metrics to be unveiled at the upcoming SABR Analytics conference.MLB.com3/6/2018 5:31 P.M.1520375516Flaherty among top prospect performershttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/top-100-prospects-impress-in-spring-training?ymd=20180306&content_id=268034586&vkey=news_stl
Tue, 6 Mar 2018 23:14:30 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/stl/top-100-prospects-impress-in-spring-training?ymd=20180306&content_id=268034586&vkey=news_stlTop prospects from around the game made a big impact in Spring Training action on Tuesday.William Boor3/6/2018 11:14 P.M.1520396073